I Just Wanted a Quiet Life... So Why Am I an Uma Musume Trainer?! Chapter 269 - 268 A Small Step Forward

Fuji's POV

Wait… when did I fall asleep? I don't rember drifting off… but I must've, right? That's fine, I guess. It's such a strange feeling, though—like I want to stay here forever. Is this how CB-senpai feels? Is it because it's Hachiman's bed? No, that's not quite it… Wait a sec—Hachiman's bed! That's right, I'm sleeping in his bed! Is that why I feel this way? But what's this warm, wrapped-up sensation? It's like… yeah, like during the Derby and Kikka Sho.

Fuji: "…" eyes open

Hachiman: "Zzz… zzz…"

Fuji: "Eek?!" /// jumps

Oh no, no, nooo!! I've been facing Hachiman this whole ti?! And he's holding close! And —I'm all curled up, clutching his shirt! What am I doing?! ////

But… if you think about it, isn't this kinda perfect? It's almost like… we're a couple, right? Since I've got the chance, maybe I'll stay like this until he wakes up… That's okay, right? Waking him now feels rude, and a little oversleeping won't hurt…

Fuji: "…It's fine since you're asleep, right?" ///

Fuji: "…" sniff sniff

Oh… it slls like Hachiman…

A Few Minutes Later

Hachiman: "…Nngh, morning already…? Huh?"

Fuji: "G-Good morning, Hachiman…" ///

Hachiman: "…! Oh, sorry, I'll let go—'No, it's fine, you don't have to!'—Wait, no, I can't just stay like this. What ti is it?"

Fuji: "I haven't checked…"

Hachiman: "Let's see… 6:30. Too late for a run. You getting up, Fuji?"

Fuji: "I'd love to stay like this, but ti's tight. Let's get up."

Hachiman: "Alright, I'll change and start breakfast. By the way, Fuji, mind letting go of my shirt? I can't get up otherwise."

Fuji: "Oh… s-sorry!" ///

I thought I was getting used to this… ugh! ////

One Hour Later

Hachiman: "Alright, let's head out."

Fuji: "Yup, let's go!"

Hachiman: "You know, I'm surprised Teacher didn't say anything, let alone Professor. I figured Teacher'd be against this kind of thing."

Fuji: "Yeah… You've said Thaliard's strict, so her approving this sleepover must an sothing, right?"

Hachiman: "No clue… No point overthinking it. Gotta focus on what's in front of us."

Fuji: "What's in front of us?"

Hachiman: "Rember last year? Your first sleepover at my place? Air Groove ambushed us at the house. Think it's safe this ti?"

Fuji: "Oh… yeah, she might be waiting. And CB-senpai too, since you two walk together every morning."

Hachiman: "Could happen… Whatever, let's just go. Here we go—open."

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CB: "Hachiman, I've been waiting—Fuji?! Why're you at his house?!"

Hachiman: "She stayed over. Not without reason, though—we talked Takamatsunomiya strategy. That was the main point."

CB: "So… you both agreed to this sleepover?"

Hachiman: "Pretty much."

CB: "…That's not fair!!"

Hachiman: "That's your go-to line…"

Fuji: "B-But, CB-senpai, it was mostly about race plans and running styles. It's not what you're thinking!"

CB: "That's not the issue! Staying at Hachiman's house is unfair by itself!!"

Fuji: "I-Is it…?"

CB: "I'm mad now, Hachiman! Super mad! I'm clinging to you all day!" glomp

Hachiman: "That's just your usual…"

Fuji: "Then I'll join in!" hug

Hachiman: "Fuji, you too…?"

Fuji: "Why not? Spring's coming, but it's still chilly. This warms us up better, right?"

Oh my gosh, what am I saying?! I sound so calm, but my heart's pounding!! The cold's true, but still!

Hachiman: "Sigh… do whatever. But if Air Groove catches us and lectures, don't bla ."

CB: "Fine, I'll drag her in too!"

Hachiman: "That's worse!!"

CB: "C'mon, let's go! We'll be late, and Air Groove'll be even madder!"

Hachiman: "True, but what's with your view of Air Groove?"

Fuji: "I don't wanna get scolded either. Plus, I owe Air Groove a thank-you, so I'm all for heading to the academy quick."

Fuji's growing… a little?

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